Exploring The Seafaring Legacy Of Southern England
Departing: March 17th, 1994 Returning: March 26th, 1994
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DOWN TO THE SEAS AGAIN is a memorable trip for anyone he rich maritime history of England comes alive in this varied exploration along England's southern coast. The who would like to see the uniquely English way of life and explore the heritage of the sea. Lord Addison's small group itineraries are always paced for comfort, to avoid the feeling being glorious city of London and visits to historic Plymouth, Exeter and Portsmouth highlight England's seagoing legacy. of From theherded. early Elizabetha The program is particularly suitable for travelers who hate the routine of standard tour offerings. There is plenty of time for shopping, visiting the local pub, or taking afternoon tea. Our road trip takes us first to the Devonshire port of Plymouth by fast train; Britrail's Intercity service from London, Paddington Your traveling party will be couriered by one of our own enthusiStation. Though much of the ancient city was devastated by astic specialists in British travel. Every excursion is included in World War II bombing, the historic port survives, and echoes with the program fees, but everything is optional as well. If you would the memories of Sir Francis Drake, Captain Cook and the Pilgrim rather skip London panoramic sight-seeing for a morning in the Fathers. British Museum, do feel free! Your courier will always be available with advice and directions. Whether you've been to England many times, or never crossed the Atlantic, we've planned an We'll follow the coast by coach east through Devon to Exeter, and adventure both memorable and elegant. across Dorset to The New Forest. The Cobb at Lyme Regis, the seaside resort of Weymouth, and dramatic coastal scenery line our route. Of course, for scenic splendor, Hampshire's New Perhaps the best feature of DOWN TO THE SEAS AGAIN is the Forest remains unsurpassed with hard wood groves a thousand cost, where there are no surprises. Round-trip airfare on British years old and untamed moors inhabited by deer and wild ponies. Airways to London, distinctive hotels of style and character, full During our stay, we'll visit nearby Bucklers Hard, the famed English breakfasts, and table d'hote dinners in first-class dining shipbuilding community of the 18th century and famous Exbury rooms are only the beginning. Lord Addison includes theatre, Gardens. admission fees to everything featured in the itinerary, customs fees, and travel insurance. The last two nights in London, however, do not include dinner, so you can make your own plans Then, to the dramatic seaport of Portsmouth: the romance and technology of English naval history from Henry VIII to the modern for the theatre, or dinner at one of London's great Indian restaufleet. Visits to the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, the H.M.S. rants. Warrior, the H.M.S. Victory, and the ongoing restoration of Henry VIII's flagship, the Mary Rose. Program fees for DOWN TO THE SEAS AGAIN listed below are per person, double occupancy. There is a single supplement of We'll begin and end in London - this most exciting of world $300, and singles certainly are invited. capitals. The montage of green parks, bustling piazzas, theatres and Royal pageantry offers an endless variety of world famous Boston/New York/Newark/Philadelphia: $2290 sights and sounds. From Kensington Palace to Tower Bridge, Detroit/Chicago/PittsburghAVashington DC: $2380 London beckons to Shepherds Market and the River Thames, Atlanta/Dallas/Houston/Miami: $2430 the National Gallery and the Burlington Arcade. The focus of our Los Angeles/San Francisco/Seattle: $2530 theme may be the Royal Maritime Museum in Greenwich, but the inexhaustible wonders of London appeal to everyone, with This year, when the early spring flowers have brought life to the theatre, shopping and the unrivaled range of museums and rolling green hills of southern England, join us by the water's edge galleries. on DOWN TO THE SEAS AGAIN.
For further information and registration: Call (603) 924-8407, or Toll Free (800) 326-0170 Write to: Lord Addison Travel, P.O. Box 3307, Peterborough, NH 03458